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ADOT reports project widening of I-10 will relieve traffic in the short term, but won't keep up with projected growth.

Rail between Tucson and Phoenix not on the table, despite growth projections

A study looking at the widening of I-10 does not include the possibility of a passenger rail.
An e-scooter left beside a trail in a park in the Washington, D.C., area.

Tucson City Council Votes to Take E-Scooters for a Spin

A dockless electric scooter pilot program was approved to start later this summer.
An e-scooter left beside a trail in a park in the Washington, D.C., area.

E-Scooters Likely to Roll Out on Tucson Streets This Summer

Tucson City Council voted to revisit the final draft of the electric scooter pilot program.
An e-scooter left beside a trail in a park in the Washington, D.C., area.

Tucson Seeking Right Plan for E-Scooters

The prospect of electric scooters on the streets of Tucson has led to a conversation about issues like safety.
The I-10 Sacaton rest area reopened after 10 months of renovations.

Busy I-10 Rest Stop Opens After Closing for Almost a Year

Multimillion-dollar renovation complete, the Sacaton stop is the only rest area between Casa Grande and Phoenix.
A pond at Reid Park.

Voters to Decide on $225M Bond Plan to Improve Tucson Parks

The city's bond package would borrow to pay for improvements to most of Tucson's parks as well as pedestrian and bicycling mobility projects.
A sign indicates a detour for pedestrians and cyclists to bypass construction on Elm Street, near Campbell Avenue. From August, 2018.

Current Phase of Grant Road Improvements Nearing Completion

Project began in 2017 and was scheduled for completion July 23.
Passengers approach the remodeled security checkpoint at Tucson International Airport.

City Annexes Tucson International Airport

Annexation provides tax dollars to the city, assistance to the airport.
Using a cell phone while driving is now illegal in Tucson.

State Bans Cell Phones for New Teen Drivers

A new law prohibits teens from talking on cell phones while driving.
The tram at Sabino Canyon, 2011 (CC BY 2.0).

Appeal of Sabino Canyon Tram Change Could Mean Lapse in Service

A pending appeal of the new contract award could delay the start of operations by the new operator.
$900 million could address repairs and construction Pima County roads over the next 10 years.

Pima Supervisors Reject Taxes for Road Repairs, Plan to Ask Voters

After voting down a property and a sales tax, the board asked county staff to prepare language for a bond issue for the November ballot.
A temporary bridge is put in place at I-10 and Craycroft. The temporary bridge was used to allow crews to complete maintenance work on two permanent bridges.

Temporary Bridge to Ease Traffic Again During I-10 Work

A project at I-10 and Wilmot marks the second time ADOT has used temporary bridges in the Tucson area.
Detour signs at a road construction project.

Road Cleared for Pima County Sales Tax Increase Vote

County supervisors to decide on raising taxes for road repairs next month.
A pothole on a Tucson street.

County Supes to Debate Draft of Road Improvement Sales Tax

A memo predicts the bill will go through a final vote on June 19.
Snow blankets Summerhaven in the Santa Catalina Mountains.

Study to Look at Options for Summerhaven's Main Road

Pima transportation official says traffic congestion can be an issue during snow storms, summer weekends.
Fire crews at Tucson International Airport welcome the first arrival of a maiden flight at the airport.

Airport Authority's Economic Impact Estimated at $7.4 Billion a Year

Most recent estimate shows nearly 50 percent increase in economic impact in the past five years.

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